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Yıldirim Bayezid Bedesteni

Built by Yıldırım Bayezid at the end of the 14th century, it is the first bedesten built during the Ottoman Empire. The duty of safely storing money and valuable goods, which banks undertake today, was fulfilled by bedestens in that period. Forming the core of banking and stock exchange, this structure was used as a place where the country's most valuable goods were bought and sold and valuable items were stored.

Osmangazi, Bursa

Yıldirim Bayezid Bedesteni and 6 places around it

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Yıldirim Bayezid Bedesteni

Highlights

  • Local culture

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Yıldirim Bayezid Bedesteni sits within Osmangazi, Bursa. The toroti catalogue holds 205 described stops across Bursa, 108 of them in Osmangazi.

The nearest stop is Eski Aynalı Çarşı (Orhan Hamamı), 50 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Bursa route passes 1.3 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Eski Aynalı Çarşı (Orhan Hamamı)50 m to the southİvaz Paşa Cami60 m to the northwestEmir Han60 m to the southKapali Çarşı90 m to the southwestUzun Çarşı110 m to the southwestGeyve Han110 m to the east

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Bursa1.3 kmIstanbul – Bursa3.2 kmIstanbul – Antalya9.2 kmIstanbul – Eskisehir9.2 kmIstanbul – Aydin12 kmIstanbul – Izmir12 kmIstanbul – Mugla12 kmIstanbul – Balikesir12 kmIstanbul – Denizli12 km

Frequently asked

What is Yıldirim Bayezid Bedesteni?
Built by Yıldırım Bayezid at the end of the 14th century, it is the first bedesten built during the Ottoman Empire. The duty of safely storing money and valuable goods, which banks undertake today, was fulfilled by bedestens in that period. Forming the core of banking and stock exchange, this structure was used as a place where the country's most valuable goods were bought and sold and valuable items were stored.
Where is Yıldirim Bayezid Bedesteni?
Yıldirim Bayezid Bedesteni is in Osmangazi, Bursa.
How long does it take to visit Yıldirim Bayezid Bedesteni?
The suggested visit time for Yıldirim Bayezid Bedesteni is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Yıldirim Bayezid Bedesteni?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Yıldirim Bayezid Bedesteni; the closest are Eski Aynalı Çarşı (Orhan Hamamı), İvaz Paşa Cami, Emir Han.
Is Yıldirim Bayezid Bedesteni on the way anywhere, and which route?
Yıldirim Bayezid Bedesteni lies 1.3 km from the Ankara – Bursa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.